I must comment on the Z's appearance. It is a very muscular, aggressive, predatory looking machine.

There has been no attempt by the Z's designers to make the car look smooth, refined or sophisticated.

It looks very raw and primal. This strikes me as a one man car.

 

Huh? You're talking about the Nissan 350Z right?

Yes, the design is muscular and aggressive. I think smooth and refined also apply. Of course, this is a very subjective topic, and what I think is only good for me. I would think a majority of people would characterize the design as aggressive yet classy (classy being smooth and refined).

 

Its no where near as ugly as the BmW's snout lol

 

I have to agree with Tim, the Z is very refined and very smooth...great lines, but yes, very aggressive and muscular.

 

I've noticed my muscles buldge and I become a sexual Neanderthal when driving the Z - Maybe it's the snout???

 

I respectfully disagree. Just consider the drag coefficient. That indicates to me that it's smooth and refined (at least in engineering terms). Don't know about sophisticated. Are engineers ever sophisticated?

WayneTN

 

Whatever it is, it's the car my wife wanted me to buy -- and she insisted on Orange as well. How can I resist such pressure?

 

he got the Z confused with the Hyundai Tiburon.

now that's a but ugly un-refined car!

 

<tim allen> ugh ugh ugh ugh</tim allen>

 

I wasn't trying to knock the car at all. I think it's an exciting sports car, that's all, I love the aggressive look.

 

of the design cues which make this auto stand out from the crowd. U can spot it a mile away as it comes down the street. IMO, this car is a design triumph for Nissan.......maybe even for industry generally. I would imagine we will see a few attempts to try and replicate it from the other manufacturers.